Upcoming Events

Making the Difference

The Geriatrics Special Care unit at Santa Monica Hospital is proud to announce the launch of the UCLA Companion Care program. Companion Care pairs specially trained volunteers with older patients while they are hospitalized to assist with activities such as reading, feeding, and going on walks. For more information, and to learn how to volunteer, visit the Companion Care program website.

The 35th Annual UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine + Pharmacy and Board Review will be held on September 12 - 15, 2018.
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The newsletter for the Generation eXchange (GenX) program has been published. You can download a copy of it here.
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Timeout: An innovative and unique intergenerational program at UCLA gives seniors an opportunity to mentor bright, enthusiastic college students while giving their caregivers a much needed break.
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Our dedicated doctors and nursing staff see patients Monday through Friday every week of the year.
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Recent GeroNet Updates

Dr. David Reuben, chief of geriatrics at UCLA Health, commented in an Associated Press article on new research showing that over-the-counter drugs worked as well as prescription opioids in reducing chronic pain in people with backaches or arthritis. The article also appeared in the Rocky Mountain Telegram, The Greenville Sun, Scienmag.com, ScienceNewsline, CBS Detroit and several other publications.

Dr. David Reuben, chief of the UCLA Division of Geriatrics, was quoted in an Associated Press article about a study finding that opioids are no better than Tylenol for chronic pain. A longer version of the article ran on CBSNews.com and the story was picked up by 438 outlets, including the Houston Chronicle, the Napa Valley Register and STAT News.